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AV03 VYX

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,470 mi
Last recorded111,470 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,470 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 111,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 103,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 96,198 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 96,189 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,355 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack areadamp but no signs of leaks

Fail 10 Dec 2014 87,355 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack areadamp but no signs of leaks

Pass 10 Dec 2013 80,516 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 80,516 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,798 miles

front to rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 67,740 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 60,414 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,472 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 44,877 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 38,222 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 29,473 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,361 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AV03 VYX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV03 VYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV03 VYX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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